Manasi Patankar
Manasi is an illustrator and MFA candidate at the School of Visual Arts, New York, specialising in Illustration as Visual Essay. Her practice draws on metaphors, symbolism, and juxtaposition to explore life events and socio-personal themes. Through loud colours, whimsical forms, and fantastical worlds, she evokes emotion, ambiguity, and wonder, offering viewers fresh, alternative perspectives.
College/Institute Name:
School of Visual Arts, New York
Course Name:
Illustration as Visual Essay
Projects Presented:
- Self portrait: Comic panel & Visual Artist statement
- Throwing Shade (comic)
- A visit to the Museum – Book adaptation (series of images)
4. Bottled up Feelings (Cards)